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Nicole Zangoglia
Obesity in New York City
Overview
Factors of Obesity New York Statistics and Rates Five Boroughs Childhood Obesity Rates Decreasing Obesity
Obesity Defined
Excess body fatNegatively affects
health 20% above
average weight Measured by body
mass index (BMI)BMI over 30
considered obese
Ideal BMI 19-25
Overweight25-30
Obese30-34
Severely Obese35-39
Morbidly Obese40-49
New York City Statistics
1 in 5 residents are obese 26% engage in physical activity
30 minutes, 4 times a day 9 out of 10 don’t eat healthy
No recommended servings of fruits and vegetables
23% watch television 5 hours per day
5 Borough Obesity Rates
Brooklyn
58%
The Bronx
62%
Staten Island
57%
Manhattan
42%
Queens
57%
Children Obesity Rates
NYC FITNESSGRAM started in 2005 Measures levels of fitness in schools
Results comparedDecreased 5% since 2005
Implemented new nutrition and activity in schools
Summary
Obesity epidemic increasing NYC has high obesity rates Highest rates in the Bronx Childhood rates decreasing
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Mullin, S., & Riley, E. (2005, November 22). 3.2 Million New Yorkers are Overweight or Obese. Retrieved from http://www.nyc.gov/ html/ doh/ html/ pr/ pr115-05.shtml
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. (2011, December 15). Drop in New
York City Childhood Obesity Rates. Retrieved from http://www.nyc.gov/ portal/ site/ .